NLViper82
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Is there anyway to fix the speedo so you get a proper speed or close to proper speed on a viper?
kinger
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Supposedly YES, if you pull the speedo gear and grind off one tooth it will be within 2-3 mph on the top end.
I wanted to ask this same question because I want to know if it ONLY fixes the top end and now down low it will be off or if its close from 0-120mph. Anyone know???
I wanted to ask this same question because I want to know if it ONLY fixes the top end and now down low it will be off or if its close from 0-120mph. Anyone know???
yamvip
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really all you need to do is grind off one tooth?????
mrviper700
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grinding off a tooth..
thats what you do when you go to 8 tooth drivers, not for stock 9 tooth drivers
thats what you do when you go to 8 tooth drivers, not for stock 9 tooth drivers
NLViper82
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So with the stock drivers there is no way to fix this is there?
800
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Stock drivers you take one tooth off and its real close, in the whole range.
NLViper82
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Thanks 800
kinger
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IS that your final awnser? Doing some searching it looks like people have verfied the top speed with GPS with one tooth ground off and its around 2-3 mph accurate, which is impressive on snow and ice. I think I may do this, this winter. Anyone have a picture of what it should look like? Sounds simple enough I guess. Did Yamaha just not check the damn thing?
yamvip
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yeah good idea, a picture could tell a lot of it.Does anyone a have pic???
800
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Just look at the pick-up wheel and you'll see it looks like the end of a splined shaft. Take it off and remove 1 of the splines. A cut off wheel works well. The whole speed thing is one issue, keep in mind if your speedo is reading 10% high so is your odometer.
kinger
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800 said:The whole speed thing is one issue, keep in mind if your speedo is reading 10% high so is your odometer.
That is what gets me I'm 220 miles over what I should be
NLViper82
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Just wondering where is the pickup wheel, I'm a newbie at this and I have searched the online microfiche and I can't find it, so just wondering if I could get a quick explanation of where it is. Thanks
n2oiroc
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here is a link with pics. http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11729&highlight=viper+speedo
NLViper82
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The pics dont show up for me. Just a box there saying attached images, but the box is empty.
tagoes10s
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There is more info in the tech pages/Tech tips
NLViper82
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I seen that in the tech pages, but I am not sure where that is located on the sled.
tagoes10s
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Your jackshaft comes threw the tunnel under your clutch. Its bolted to the end of the jacksaft. There is a magnetic sensor bolted next to it that reads the teath. Reach under your clutch and you'll feel it.
It's #8
It's #8
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kinger
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I think you pull the secondary off and its right there.
NLViper82
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Thanks you guys have been a great help!
Millinocket Rocket
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doesn't that make the readings on your speedo jump around?